Mike Zunino Enjoys Solid Spring At The Plate

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino will head into Opening Day on a nice roll at the plate after hitting .395 in 43 spring at-bats. He hit five home runs, drove in 12 runs and only struck out 11 times. Zunino will be a classic feast-or-famine fantasy gamble after popping 25 home runs and driving in […]

Manny Machado Heads Into Regular Season On Fire

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado is laser-focused. He's not going to let playing a different position affect him as he gears up for his free-agent season. His spring training numbers (.357/3/17) show that. If he stays healthy all season, and there's no reason to think otherwise, he could put up some monster numbers. It's going […]

Taylor Motter Finishes Second On Mariners In Spring RBI

Seattle Mariners infielder Taylor Motter finished up his spring strong, hitting .297 and coming in second on the team with 14 runs batted in. Motter played in 25 spring games, the most on the team, and will need to be more consistent this season to be effective. He started off hot last season, racking up […]

Dan Vogelbach Presents Short-Term Fantasy Option For Opening Week

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Dan Vogelbach should see plenty of at-bats in the first week of the season thanks to his sparkling spring training performance. Vogelbach hit .407 with seven doubles, seven home runs and 16 runs batted in through 54 at-bats. Vogelbach should see some time as free-agent acquisition Ryon Healy works his […]

Mark Melancon May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon is not a guarantee to be ready for Opening Day on Thursday. Manager Bruce Bochy wouldn’t expand on what is wrong with Melancon, but the closer will play catch on Tuesday and Wednesday. A decision will then be made about his status for Thursday. Melancon is already beginning to […]

Zack Cozart to Hit Leadoff on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart will bat leadoff and play second base in LA's spring training game on Tuesday. Cozart is not expected to hit leadoff or play second regularly, but this provides a good look at the Angels plans on days that Ian Kinsler does not play. The Angels chose not to […]

Jose Ramirez Says He's OK

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (finger) tweeted "I'm OK" after Tuesday's spring training game. Ramirez was forced to leave the game with a laceration to his left middle finger, putting his Opening Day availability slightly in doubt. Ramirez's tweet doesn't necessarily mean he'll play on Opening Day, but it's certainly a good sign that he won't […]

A.J. Puk Has Elbow Ligament Concerns

Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk could potentially have elbow ligament issues, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports Network. A week ago, Puk was shut down after being diagnosed with biceps soreness. This was after he was having a great spring that gave manager Bob Melvin consideration on whether Puk should stay with the […]

Jeff Samardzija To Begin Playing Catch

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (pectoral) will begin throwing on Wednesday. Samardzija may be ahead of schedule and it’s possible that he only misses a couple of weeks. With Madison Bumgarner (hand) already sidelined, the Giants are hoping to have Samardzija back sooner than later.

Lewis Brinson Makes Marlins Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins outfielder and top prospect Lewis Brinson will officially open the regular season in the big leagues, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Brinson, who joined the Marlins in the Christian Yelich deal, enjoyed an extremely successful spring training, batting .328 with three homers and 10 RBI. The South Florida native could even begin the […]

Jordan Hicks Makes the Opening Day Roster

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jordan Hicks has made the Opening Day roster. After his impressive Grapefruit League play, the team decided to bring the 21-year-old along to St. Louis, where he'll reportedly be part of the late-inning mix. On a team without a designated closer, Hicks has the upside to work his way into […]

Rob Refsnyder Traded to the Rays

The Cleveland Indians traded outfielder Rob Refsnyder to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. The move was made necessary when the club acquired left-handed relief pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Pirates. Refsnyder was hoping to make the Cleveland Opening Day roster as a reserve, but he struggled mightily in Cactus […]

Cleveland Signs Adam Rosales

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent infielder Adam Rosales to a minor league contract. Rosales was with the Philadelphia Phillies for most of spring training, but was cut last week. He'll provide depth at Triple-A Columbus for now but should see work as a utility infielder in the major leagues at some point this season. He's […]

Brian Ellington Optioned To Triple-A

The Miami Marlins have optioned pitcher Brian Ellington to Triple-A, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. In 2017, Ellington went 1-1 with a 7.25 ERA in 44 innings as part of a very shaky Marlins' bullpen. Ellington enjoyed much better success in 2016 after finishing 4-2 with a 2.45 ERA in 33 innings. Miami is extremely […]

Jordan Milbrath Returned to Cleveland

The Pittsburgh Pirates returned Rule 5 pick Jordan Milbrath to the Cleveland Indians, who then assigned him to the Triple-A Columbus roster. Milbrath was the eighth overall pick in the Rule 5 draft, but the Pirates just couldn't find a spot for him on the 25-man roster. He's a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who will serve […]

Cleveland Claims Jack Leathersich

The Cleveland Indians claimed left-handed relief pitcher Jack Leathersich off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus. He struggled in spring training this season, allowing six runs on five hits and six walks in just 4 2/3 innings, but he's a decent bullpen depth piece for Cleveland.

Jose Ramirez Forced to Leave Tuesday's Game

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez was forced to leave Tuesday's spring training game due to a laceration on his left middle finger. He's listed as day-to-day, but manager Terry Francona said more information would be provided later on. For now, it doesn't seem like a serious injury, but with Opening Day just two days away, […]

Cameron Rupp Released By Phillies

One day after designating him for assignment to make room for Drew Hutchison, the Philadelphia Phillies officially released Cameron Rupp, ending his tenure with the club. The 29-year-old played a significant number of games for the club the past three seasons, enjoying his best campaign in 2016. That year, he took part in 105 games, […]

Tommy Hunter Opens Season On DL

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Tommy Hunter will open the season on the disabled list due to a mild hamstring strain. The 31-year-old, who posted a 2.61 ERA in 61 games with the Tampa Bay Rays last season, arrived with the Phillies this season after signing with the club on a two-year deal in December. According to […]

Ben Lively Opens Season In Starting Rotation

After Zach Eflin was optioned to Triple-A, the Philadelphia Phillies have set their starting rotation, with Ben Lively earning one of the five spots. The 26-year-old appeared in six games this spring, making five starts and posting a 1-1 record with a 3.13 ERA. Last season, Lively started 15 games for the Phillies, tossing a […]

Hector Velazquez Finishes Spring On High Note

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hector Velazquez pitched four shutout innings against the Cubs on Tuesday. He only allowed three hits, struck out two batters and walked one. Prior to spring training, Velazquez was a long shot to make the rotation. Due to injuries, he takes over the fourth spot in the rotation and has […]

Greg Bird Undergoes Successful Surgery

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird underwent successful surgery on his right foot at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was scratched from Sunday’s lineup with a foot injury and after undergoing an MRI and CT scan, it was determined that he needed surgery. Dr. Martin O’Malley performed the […]

Craig Kimbrel Strikes Out Two Against The Cubs

Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel pitched a clean inning against the Cubs on Tuesday, striking out two batters and walking none. Kimbrel spent most of the offseason back home in Boston supporting his daughter and her medical concerns. Manager Alex Cora had no doubt that when the season started Kimbrel would be closing down […]

Daniel Murphy To Start Season On DL

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee), as expected, will start the season on the 10-day disabled list. He is slowly recovering from microfracture surgery in the offseason. For whatever reason, the Nationals declined to announce this ahead of time, but given the fact that he didn't play games or practice lateral fielding, the move […]

Koda Glover Starts 2018 On DL, Miguel Montero Takes Roster Spot

Washington Nationals reliever Koda Glover (shoulder) will begin the season on the 60-day disabled list due to shoulder tendinitis. Backup catcher Miguel Montero will take his spot on the 40-man roster. Glover, who was once being groomed as the team's closer, has battled injuries to his hip, back and shoulder for the past two seasons. […]

Rafael Devers Does Not Play Tuesday

According to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe, Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (knee) is not playing in Tuesday's game. Devers said he felt fine after bruising his right knee in a home plate collision in Monday's game. While he will not do any running, Devers will get some work done in the […]

Ryan Zimmerman Will Start Opening Day

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman was left out of the lineup for the final preseason game on Tuesday, but manager Dave Martinez says he'll start Thursday for Opening Day. The team insists there's nothing wrong, pointing to Zimmerman's minor league game at-bats. He's also taken batting practice and did appear in one Cactus League […]

Ichiro Suzuki Expected To Play Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) is expected to play seven innings on Tuesday, and it looks like he'll be the last decision for the Mariners final Opening Day roster. Suzuki will travel to Seattle with the team after camp. Suzuki could play a lot to begin the season with Mitch Haniger also injured, but […]

Derek Holland Makes Giants Rotation

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland will make the Giants rotation. Holland needed injuries to Madison Bumgarner (hand) and Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) to lock down a spot. This spring, Holland had a 4.05 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 20 innings. The veteran probably won’t help owners much outside of streaming in good matchups. He […]

Eric Sogard Scratched From Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Eric Sogard (neck) was scratched from the team's final spring lineup on Tuesday. He was returning from a family funeral, but Sogard was also dealing with a neck issue over the weekend. It's likely nothing serious, but it's worth watching with Opening Day on Thursday. Sogard hits for very little power […]